I was Reincarnated as the Youngest Child of a Villainous Noble Family Who Controls the Kingdom from Behind the Scenes

"Ah, Brother Gillium."

"Wah..."

Since then, even when I pass Brother Gillium in the hallway, he avoids eye contact and sneaks away.

It's not like I'm going to take anything from you, so there's no need to run away in such a hurry.

"Lord Alphise, he's been pretty quiet lately."

"Well, I guess he's finally learned his lesson. We can't let our guard down, but I don't think he'll be able to do anything for a while."

"If he tries anything, I'll kill him."

"There won't be a next time. We'll have no choice but to kill him."

We spared him out of familial compassion, but if he weren't family, we would have killed him without a second thought.

If he comes at us, we'll kill him. That's the etiquette and protocol when dealing with someone who's after your life.

This isn't modern Japan. It's a different world where laws and order aren't well-established.

In such a world, if you spare someone who's come to kill you, no one will protect you.

Fortunately, in this world—or rather, this country—concepts like self-defense aren't strictly enforced by the law.

In other words, the law won't protect you.

In a world like this, the only thing you can rely on is your own strength.

That's why I don't hesitate to grow stronger.

With that resolve, I clenched my fist and entered my room.

It was when I took off my jacket and opened the closet.

"Here comes a kiss!"

"Whoa!"

I deftly dodged Sister Miley as she lunged at me.

Sister Miley, who had tried to hug and kiss me, fell straight to the floor.

"Ouch!"

"Stop breaking into my room like it's nothing, even though I lock the door."

"Hmm, maybe that was a bit too predictable. I need to catch you off guard next time..."

"Don't try to improve for next time. Reflect on yourself."

Sister Miley has always ambushed me like this.

At first, I fell for it and got kissed, but now I can see it coming from a mile away.

Though, I have to admit, the time she dropped from the ceiling nearly gave me a heart attack.

It was like something out of a horror game.

"Miley! You're trying to steal Alphise-sama's chastity again!"

"Little Lushiel  , you're too much of a child to pull off such bold adult actions, aren't you?"

"I-I can do it too!"

"Oh? Then give it a try."

That's not an adult action—it's a criminal one.

Normal people don't hide in their family members' closets.

In modern Japan, you'd definitely get arrested sooner or later.

Sister Miley, who had turned Lucy's face bright red by patting her head, casually sat down on the bed.

"Alphise, Father is calling for you."

"Was the surprise kiss really necessary to deliver that message?"

"Skin contact is necessary for everything, right? Also, even though you sealed the door with some curse or something to keep it locked, you should know it's useless against your big sister, right?"

"You probably used water magic to turn into liquid and slip in, didn't you?"

"Tehe!"

"Tehe" doesn't cut it.

Sister Miley is skilled in water magic.

She usually uses her magic for trivial things like this, but if she got serious, she could annihilate an army of hundreds.

That doesn't mean she doesn't defend herself, though.

It's better than doing nothing.

* * *

"You're here. Alphise, you've been doing really well lately."

World King Leorg was waiting in the room.

Sitting in his desk chair, his stern gaze contradicted his words.

When this man praises you, it means you're becoming a valuable pawn.

It's something to be happy about in terms of growing stronger, but I won't let him have his way.

Still, for now, I accepted his praise with gratitude and bowed.

"Miley has probably already told you, but I'm assigning you your first mission."

"My first mission... That's quite early."

"I believe you're capable of handling it now. As you know, the Barufonte family has been eliminating obstacles for the royal family. By doing so, the royal family becomes more dependent on us."

"So, this mission is also about dealing with someone who's inconvenient for the royal family?"

"Correct. I'm ordering you to assassinate the head of the Demaseka family and stop their illegal drug trade."

I remember the Demaseka family being mentioned in the game.

In the game, the head of the family was already dead, and NPCs were gossiping about someone in the royal capital being killed.

There wasn't any special event tied to it—just a hint of the Barufonte family's shadowy dealings.

So, the Barufonte family was involved after all.

"Do you have any information on where the illegal drug trade is taking place?"

"Finding that out is also your job. Of course, it doesn't matter which you handle first."

"That's tough. You're leaving that to a 7-year-old like me?"

"I believe you can handle it. What do you think?"

His piercing gaze made me feel like I'd be paralyzed if I let my guard down.

He was emitting a faint aura of fear.

Not very mature of you, World King, to do that to a 7-year-old.

"You're maintaining your composure despite my aura. Impressive. If it were Gillium, he'd be wetting himself and trembling by now."

"So, does that mean I'm at least more recognized than Brother Gillium?"

"I don't expect much from him. But at this point, his track record is better than yours."

"Got it. If I build up my achievements, Brother Gillium won't be able to say anything, right?"

Leorg gave a faint smile.

Taking it as agreement, I bowed and left the room.@@novelbin@@

"Ouch!"

"Were you there, Lucy? It seems I have my first mission. Let's go."

"Y-yes..."

Lushiel  ,who had been waiting outside, had been eavesdropping and hit her head hard when I opened the door.

The time had come for my first mission as a member of the Barufonte family. Time to start playing the villain.